M3 CSL vs M3 GTS vs M4 GTS vs M4 CSL

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BMW M3 Coupé CSL

(2003 - 2004)

...oupé CSL

BMW M3 GTS

(2010 - 2011)

...M3 GTS

BMW M4 GTS

(2016)

...M4 GTS

BMW M4 CSL

(2022 - 2024)

...M4 CSL

Engine
3.2 L Inline 6	4.4 L V8	3 L Inline 6 Bi-Turbo	3 L Inline 6 Bi-Turbo
Drivetrain
Front - RWD	Front - RWD	Front - RWD	Front - RWD
Top Speed
155 mph	190 mph	190 mph	191 mph
Acceleration
4.9 sec	4.4 sec	3.8 sec	3.7 sec
Total Power
355 hp	444 hp	493 hp	542 hp
Mileage
19.7 mpg	18.5 mpg	27.6 mpg	24 mpg
Curb Weight
3,053 lbs	3,373 lbs	3,494 lbs	3,583 lbs
Luggage
14.5 ft³	15.5 ft³	15.7 ft³	15.5 ft³
Top Speed
155 mph / 250 Km/h	190 mph / 305 Km/h	190 mph / 305 Km/h	191 mph / 307 Km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 seconds	4.4 seconds	3.8 seconds	3.7 seconds
Power-to-Weight
8.6 lb/hp / 256 hp/Tonne	7.61 lb/hp / 290 hp/Tonne	7.1 lb/hp / 311 hp/Tonne	6.61 lb/hp / 334 hp/Tonne
Total Power
355 hp / 360 ps	444 hp / 450 ps	493 hp / 500 ps	542 hp / 550 ps
Total Torque
273 lb·ft / 370 N·m	325 lb·ft / 440 N·m	443 lb·ft / 600 N·m	479 lb·ft / 650 N·m
Mileage
19.7 mpg	18.5 mpg	27.6 mpg	24 mpg
Total Range
328 Miles	307 Miles	438 Miles	373 Miles
Tailpipe CO₂
462 g/Mile	480 g/Mile	320 g/Mile	357 g/Mile
Model Platform
3 Series (98-06)	3 Series (05-13)	4 Series (13-21)	4 Series (20-)
Door Count
2	2	2	2
Seat Count
4	4	4	2
Luggage Space
14.5 ft³	15.5 ft³	15.7 ft³	15.5 ft³
Turning Radius
		40 ft	40 ft
Curb Weight
3,053 lbs	3,373 lbs	3,494 lbs	3,583 lbs
Gross Weight
3,968 lbs	4,145 lbs	4,189 lbs	4,343 lbs
Length
176.9 in	180.3 in	184.6 in	188.7 in
Width
70.1 in	70.2 in	73.6 in	75.6 in
Height
53.9 in	54.9 in	54.4 in	54.6 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in	108.7 in	110.7 in	112.5 in
Front Track
59.8 in	60.9 in		63.9 in
Rear Track
60 in	60.6 in		63.3 in
Engine Name
S54B32HP	S65B44	S55B30	S58B30
Layout
Inline 6	V8	Inline 6	Inline 6
Capacity
3.2 Liter / 198.1 in³	4.4 Liter / 266.1 in³	3 Liter / 181.8 in³	3 Liter / 182.6 in³
Peak Power
355 hp / 360 ps	444 hp / 450 ps	493 hp / 500 ps	542 hp / 550 ps
Peak Torque
273 lb·ft / 370 N·m	325 lb·ft / 440 N·m	443 lb·ft / 600 N·m	479 lb·ft / 650 N·m
Specific Output
1.79 hp/in³	1.67 hp/in³	2.7 hp/in³	2.97 hp/in³
Aspiration
Natural	Natural	Bi-Turbo	Bi-Turbo
Valvetrain
DOHC	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (24v Total)	4 (32v Total)	4 (24v Total)	4 (24v Total)
Fuel
Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline
Compression
11.5:1	12:1	10.2:1	9.3:1
Bore x Stroke
3.425 x 3.583 in	3.622 x 3.228 in	3.307 x 3.528 in	3.307 x 3.543 in
Fuel Delivery
Multi-point	Multi-point	Direct Injection	Direct Injection
Position
Front	Front	Front	Front
Orientation
Longitudinal	Longitudinal	Longitudinal	Longitudinal
Fuel Tank
16.6 gal	16.6 gal	15.9 gal	15.6 gal
Driven Wheels
Rear (RWD)	Rear (RWD)	Rear (RWD)	Rear (RWD)
Front Tyres
235/35 ZR19	255/35 ZR19	265/35 ZR19	275/35 ZR19
Rear Tyres
265/30 ZR19	285/30 ZR19	285/30 ZR20	285/30 ZR20
Transmission (AT)
6 Speeds	7 Speeds	7 Speeds	8 Speeds
Front Brakes
Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link	Multi-Link	Multi-Link	Multi-Link